Organization for Sustainable Aid in Afghanistan – OSAA is a non-governmental, non profit women-led organization with no dependence on any political group or party and is only a development and humanitarian organization. OSAA was officially registered with the Afghan Ministry of Economy under registration number 3728 as an NGO in 2015 aiming to foster the economic and social development of the society, in particular, women’s empowerment (economic rights and equality) in Afghanistan. OSAA is committed to adopting a sustainable approach to development with long-term positive impacts on society. Its vision is a developed Afghanistan with empowered human resources and equal opportunities for all. The organization’s core Founders and Board of Directors consist of educated, experienced, and goal-oriented women and men who endeavor to use their knowledge and experience to empower women and young girls through vocational training, capacity building, education, advocacy, employment services, and development of handicrafts programs in Afghanistan. The Introduction section provides an overview of the OSAA HR Policy, stating its purpose, scope, and policy objectives, and defining key terms and definitions used throughout the document.
